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Photos: Earth Hour around the globe

Volunteers help light a candle mural on the forecourt of the Opera House representing WWF and 60+ before the lights are switched off for Earth Hour on March 31, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

Malaysia's iconic Patronas Twin Towers (C) stand illuminated before its lights are turned off to mark Earth Hour, in Kuala Lumpur on March 31, 2012. Millions of people were expected to switch off their lights for Earth Hour on March 31, in a global effort to raise awareness about climate change.

The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are darkened at the start of the 6th annual Earth Hour on March 31, 2012.

A candle mural is lit on the forecourt of the Opera House representing WWF and 60+ as the lights are switched off for Earth Hour on March 31, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

The Sydney skyline is darkened at the start of the 6th annual Earth Hour on March 31, 2012. Millions of people were expected to switch off their lights for Earth Hour on March 31 in a global effort to raise awareness about climate change that was even to be monitored from space.

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